Natural Resources

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What are Renewable Natural Sources?

Renewable Natural Sources are natural resources that cannot be used up or it is one that can be replaced within a human life span. Air, water, soil, plants, and animals are examples of renewable natural resources.(Water, Earth, Fire, Air,)

What are Natural Resources?

Natural Resources are materials or substances, or organisms such as minerals, forests, water, and fertile land that are found in nature that is useful to people and can be used for economic gain.

What are Non-Renewable Natural Sources?

Non-Renewable Resources are natural resources that cannot be replaced after they are used. This means that they exist in a limited and fixed amount on Earth. Rock, minerals, metals, uranium, and fossil fuels such as petroleum, coal, and natural gas are all non-renewable resources.

What is the one of the most important natural resources?

Water is one of the most important natural resource. All living things need fresh water to survive. Most organisms can live for weeks without food but only days with water.

Why do we need Natural Resources?

Because Natural resources are used to make food, fuel and raw materials for the production of goods. All of the food that people eat comes from plants or animals. Natural resources such as coal, natural gas and oil provide heat, light and power.

When does biodegradation occur?

Biodegradation occurs when microorganisms degrade or break down, organic matter into inorganic substances that can be used by other organisms or recycled through Earth's systems. The rate at which materials are degraded depends upon the type of material and conditions such as moisture, sunlight, and heat.

What is biodegradable?

Most organic renewable resources such as plants, animals, and related products and wastes are biodegradable. (Organic resources are those that are, or come from, living things.)

Why are they called Fossil Fuels?

Fossil Fuels are called so because they formed from the buried remains of ancient plants and animals over millions of years. (The dinosaur in the picture looks like it's doing the shocked "oop" sound)


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